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Daryll Neita stuns Dina Asher-Smith to win 100m at UK Championships, Jeremiah Azu blitzes Rhys Prescod

There were shocks in the sprint events at the UK Athletics Championships, as Dina Asher-Smith was beaten by Daryll Neita and Jeremiah Azu blitzed Rhys Prescod and Zharnel Hughes. Asher-Smith arrived in Manchester as the favourite for the women’s 100m, and looking to exorcise the demons of 12 months ago when she picked up an injury. Ad/> But in blustery conditions, she saw Neita sail past her to record a victory in a time of 10.80.

West Ham can sign ideal Antonio heir in “really impressive” gem, Moyes would love him - opinion

West Ham are reportedly considering a move for Hellas Verona striker Giovanni Simeone this summer, and the Argentine could be the ideal heir to Michail Antonio at the London Stadium.

Van Dijk, Phillips, Rashford, Sancho: World's best XI of players with Caribbean roots is crazy good

The Caribbean is known more for its cricket than its football, however the region has played no small part in producing some of the world’s best talent to date, and a combined XI of current players with Caribbean heritage is insanely good.

Jackson upsets Thompson-Herah to win Jamaica trials

KINGSTON: Shericka Jackson upset Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah to power to victory in the women’s 100m at the Jamaican National Championships in Kingston on Friday.

Ledecky grabs another gold, Australian quartet sets world record

BUDAPEST: Katie Ledecky extended her record haul of medals and Australia set a world record in the mixed 4x100 meters freestyle final at the world swimming championships on Friday.

Iraq beat KSA in final of WAFF Women’s Futsal Championship

Saudi Arabia fell short of glory in the final of the 2022 WAFF Women’s Futsal Championship after losing 4-2 to Iraq at King Abdullah Sports City Hall in Jeddah on Friday night. The Saudi team had reached the final in their first-ever participation in the competition — organized by the West Asian Football Federation — after beating Bahrain 1-0 in Wednesday’s semi-final.

KSA exit Arab Futsal Cup after quarter-final loss to Iraq

Saudi Arabia have been eliminated from the 2022 Arab Futsal Cup after a 3-2 quarter-final loss to Iraq in extra time at the Green Hall in Dammam on Friday night. The result means Iraq now have a semi-final date with Kuwait — who beat Palestine 4-1 on penalties after a 4-4 draw — on Sunday.

Chun tightens grip at Women’s PGA Championship

Bethesda, Maryland: In Gee Chun extended her lead at the Women’s PGA Championship on Friday, firing a 3-under-par 69 to open up a six-stroke advantage at the halfway stage as she hunts down a third major title.

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Daryll Neita stuns Dina Asher-Smith to win 100m at UK Championships, Jeremiah Azu blitzes Rhys Prescod

West Ham can sign ideal Antonio heir in “really impressive” gem, Moyes would love him - opinion

Van Dijk, Phillips, Rashford, Sancho: World's best XI of players with Caribbean roots is crazy good

Jackson upsets Thompson-Herah to win Jamaica trials

Ledecky grabs another gold, Australian quartet sets world record

Iraq beat KSA in final of WAFF Women’s Futsal Championship

KSA exit Arab Futsal Cup after quarter-final loss to Iraq

Chun tightens grip at Women’s PGA Championship